This colorful tiled wall is just one of the many cool design features of the space.
Photo by Melody Fury

The highly anticipated upscale Chinese restaurant Wu Chow has set its opening date: Thursday, November 5. The Swift's Attic team, led by Stuart Thomajan and C.K. Chin, announced this project in December of 2013. After almost two years' worth of delays, the team finally unveiled the stylish dining room at a soft opening on Monday, working out any final kinks.

The space is composed of a bar area with a circular corner table, a long communal table stretching along the center, cozy booth seating, and smaller tables dotted throughout. Metallic pops of color and texture bring life to the room. During dinner service, hip-hop tracks lay down an energetic vibe (think: Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan). The sizable, shaded patio that spans along West Fifth Street is ideal for this time of year.

Dim sum service takes place every weekend, highlighting small bites designed to pair with tea. Served piping hot, the popular Shanghai soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) are also available on the menu during dinner — until they run out.